Specific Steps in Knowing & Doing the Will of God

Specific Steps in Knowing and Doing the Will of God

In order to fulfill God’s calling and his purpose for your life, one must also be working daily and even moment to moment on finding God‘s will. We all want to know God’s will for our lives and for specific issues we face. We can rest knowing that God is not playing a game and wants to reveal His will to us. The following items act as runway lights. When they all turn on and line up, We can be confident the Lord is directing you.

1.  Total Surrender

If we are not neutral before God (dead to self), it is easy to manipulate or rationalize our own desires and give God the credit for it.

2.  Confirmation from God’s word.

Careful attention needs to be given to God and His word for the confirmation. God will speak if we will but listen. The call is never outside a biblical foundation.

3.  Peace

God does not bring confusion (a lack of peace) when calling someone. If there is confusion, lack of peace, in the message - you can conclude God is not moving yet (it is either not yet the time or not His direction).This peace comes from God, in spite of our ability to logically explain the details.

4.   Confirmation of the call by others.  (Counsel is sought)  (Proverbs 15:22)

There is wisdom in many counselors. Make sure you have Godly counselors that know you, that don’t have a vested interest in the outcome (objective 3^rd party) and will not just say yes. After receiving counsel, you are ultimately responsible for the decision before God.

5.  Pray, Pray, Pray

Much prayer is fundamental to hearing the call of God. In fact, it would be hard to pray too much. Prayer is the real work. God is not playing games with us - He will make His will known.

6.  Circumstances

Circumstances play a significant role in the direction and timing of God’s call. We must be careful not to manipulate the circumstances, or force our desire for a certain outcome.

The most difficult step is number one – becoming neutral. Why is this important?

 

How could you use this in a situation you are facing?